Cramps, bloating, weight gain, irritability and moodiness are signs of the worst period ever – or are they? That’s what I thought. My monthly cycle was never normal and I had endometriosis, scar tissue from the uterine lining that can cause infertility and difficult menstruation. I even thought that I might need to have surgery ...
You’ve tossed your birth control, started taking prenatal vitamins and have even browsed nursery themes. You’ve decided you want to try to conceive a baby. Congratulations on entering this next fun stage of life! If you are trying to get pregnant, it’s natural to wonder about the pros and cons of having a baby in ...
Are you pregnant? Are you blessed to have someone throw you a baby shower? If they request you complete a baby registry, then by all means do so. A baby registry can help avoid duplicate gifts, allows your friends and family to know what you want, and can make life simpler for you. If you’re ...
Low amniotic fluid, or oligohydramnios, is a condition characterized by the amniotic fluid level surrounding your baby being too low. Your doctor can determine if this condition is present through deep pocket measurements or amniotic fluid index. This condition would be expected if the fluid level is less than five centimeters, fluid volume is less ...
